Apple updates the iMac with M3, but it forgot about the accessories

By Christina Darby

Published Oct 31, 2023

Apple treated its iMacs to the new M3 at its surprise 'Scary Fast' event. But why do its Mac accessories still only come with Lightning connectors?

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Key Takeaways

The new M3 iMac comes with improved speed and performance, claiming to be up to 2x faster than the M1 iMac and 2.5x faster than its 27-inch sibling.
The iMac retains its 4.5K Retina display and standard hardware features such as a 1080p FaceTime HD camera and Touch ID-enabled keyboard.
Despite expectations for USB-C connectivity, Apple has not upgraded the accessories that come with the new iMac, which continue to use Lightning ports.
The iMac is available to order now, starting at $1,299 for the 8-core GPU model.